Location:
Madrid, Regional Office, Spain Purpose of role: To provide EHS support, development and implementation of Primark's health and safety agenda across the business Reports to: Iberia EHS Country Manager

Job Description
* Carry out health & safety inspections as required by legislation, Primark company policy, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate remedial action where required; and review and complete PINS system.
* Conduct EHS inspections and audit workplace standards and activities as appropriate
* Conduct risk assessments and emergency plans.
* To undertake investigations into specific incidents or accidents ensuring appropriate records are maintained, appropriate recommendations made and actions closed to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence
* Attend H&S; Committee meetings in the stores.
* Establish effective relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team and other stakeholders
* Have a thorough and detailed working knowledge of relevant current legislation and advice
* Provide technical advice on all relevant environmental, health and safety issues to the stores
* Secure the development of a positive health and safety culture at all levels throughout the business.
* Identify where poor practice, by individuals or a particular business unit, demands additional training or the provision of information to provide this required support
* Drive forward, undertake or advise on workplace risk assessments and reviews in accordance with legislation or upon amended Primark policy,



determining appropriate action and priorities
* To conduct regular and periodic EHS inspections and audits against defined workplace standards and activities in designated locations to evaluate our performance
* To drive a culture of behavioural safety across the country and to lead by example to ensure that safety becomes an integral part of everyday business
* Advise on training needs for the business in line with regulatory requirements, business need or poor performance taking into account performance improvement and return on investment
* Supports the delivery of EHS training across the organisation. Relationships:
* Cooperation with the others departments and external supervisory and control bodies
* Establish effective EHS relationships and work closely and co-operatively with the retail team – within the region, at group level, and other stakeholders
* Develop key relationships with Retail Store Management, Area Managers, Head of Sales, P&C;, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development, Retail teams, and Legal teams.
* Work closely and support all other central functions as required on minimum EHS Standards; P&C;, Store Development, FM, Learning & Development and Legal teams. Qualifications





Education:
* Master degree in Health and Safety, specialties: Safety at work, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics and Psychosocial.
* Desirable Legal Auditor certification.
* Environmental knowledge and background is desirable.
* Total availability to travel around Spain.
* Five years' experience in health and safety.
* Experience in deal with unions, conduct risk assessments, emergency plans, H&S; trainings and participate in legal audits.
* Thorough knowledge of, and ability to advise upon, environmental, health & safety matters, risk management and legislation, with substantial demonstrable experience of personal involvement in the management of EHS within a diverse fast paced work environment.
* Results orientated with a strong focus on the delivery of objectives, including an ability to provide creative and innovative solutions based on a sound understanding of business requirements.
* Provide effective verbal and written communication and feedback
* Systematic approach with good attention to detail.
* Interest in continuous improvement and development of new technologies
* An effective communicator with the ability to deliver complex messages in a clear and appropriate manner.
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📌 Manager of Performance Management (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 Primark
📍 Comunidad de Madrid